Category Archives: Recently On WLS-AM

The mayor of Rosemont Brad Stephens on keeping things fresh, ways to stay entertained in the town, and importantly the new Portillo’s drive-through that’s coming.

Ald. Ray Lopez weighs in on the state of emergency in Chicago with how we got here, solutions to the problem, and how we can turn it around with accountability.

Mike Tronsell from Dicky’s Bait Shop in Montgomery shares the details on the Free Youth Fishing Derby at Jericho Lake in Aurora on May 20th and the wonderful festivities to expect. For more...

Ret. Chief Tom Weitzel from Riverside joins John to discuss his latest piece on carjackings. Mike Dobuski, ABC News Technology Reporter, has all of the details on a brand new social media landscape. S...

Fentanyl is a highly addictive opioid used to assist individuals experiencing severe pain, especially after surgery. Now, fentanyl is also one of the leading causes of death for Americans under 50. Al...

A former Chicago Cub and part of the 2016 World Series winning team, Willson Contreras will make his return to Wrigley Field for the first time since signing with the Cardinals in the offseason.Contre...

Mayor Lori Lightfoot will give a farewell address this afternoon at the headquarters for the group BUILD Chicago, an anti violence group. The speech is planned for 3 pm. Lightfoot lost her reelection ...

Allan Reich joins Rob Johnson and Andrea Darlas on the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the Chicago Police Foundation’s new Ella French Scholarship. They also talk about the requirements for the sc...

Chef Damarr Brown, James Beard Nominee and Chef at Top This Mac N' Cheese, joins to discuss the launch of First Responder First Fridays at the restaurant.  Jason Nathanson from ABC News has the d...

The Chicago Fire is preparing to kick off against Nashville SC this weekend. John Howell welcomes Jamie Watson, MLS Season Pass Match Analyst, to share commentary on this season’s Chicago Fire t...